J Korean Fract Soc.  2020 Apr;33(2):118-123. 10.12671/jkfs.2020.33.2.118.

Periprosthetic Fracture after Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

• Cho NS
• Kim MS
• Yang JW
• Seo JH
• Seo DW

• KMID: 2500708
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2020.33.2.118

Abstract

Periprosthetic humeral fractures in patients with total shoulder arthroplasty are rare and difficult to treat. With the significant increase in the number of older patients who have undergone total shoulder arthroplasty in recent years, an increase in the number of periprosthetic shoulder fractures can be estimated. The decisions of treatment have to be taken individually, depending on the stability of the prosthesis, fracture location, and bone quality. On the other hand, there are limited data for treatment guidance and outcomes. This paper reviews the risk factors, classification, treatment, and outcomes of periprosthetic humeral fractures.

Keyword

Shoulder; Periprosthetic humeral fracture; Total shoulder arthroplasty; Treatment